Origin, Meaning, And History Of Daisey
Daisey is an English name for girls. It is the variant of Daisy which is the English word for the white flower. This name is derived from the Old Englishdægeseage, which means ‘day eye.’ This name was given to this flower because it opens the yellow disc in the center in the morning and closes its petals at night, hiding the disc. Daisy is also used as a nickname forMargaretas the French name Marguerite is also used as a name for the oxeye daisy (1).
Daisy was popular in the late 19th and early 20th century. Perhaps the most popular character with this name is Walt Disney’sDaisy Duckcreated in 1940 (2).Daisy Buchananis another popular character in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novelThe Great Gatsby. Besides, in Louisa May Alcott’sLittle Women, the eldest sister Margaret is called Meg by her family but Daisy by her wealthy friends.
There might be another origin for Daisey. It may be a name adopted from the surname Daisey. This surname could be a variant of Dacey or Dease. While Dacey is the English form of the Gaelic Déiseach, the name of a community called the Déise, Dease is a habitational name from Deece. Dacey could also be a variant of Darcy which is either a habitational name from Arcy in Manche, France, or could be adopted from D’Arcy. Famous personalities with the name include Nannita Daisey, also known as Kentucky Daisey, known for her activism during the Land Runs in the 1880s and 1890s.Delbert Lee “Cigar” Daiseyis an American waterfowl wood carver and decoy maker, known for carving both artistic and functional pieces.Mike Daiseyis an American monologist, author, and actor, known for the monologue The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.
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Daisey On The Popularity Chart
This variant of Daisy enjoyed marginal popularity in the US. Check out these graphs to see how this name has performed over the years.
Popularity Over Time
While low on the popularity charts, Daisey has still managed to make a mark over the years. In 2000, 55 babies per million were named Daisey while in 2021, 20 babies per million shared this name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In 1980, Daisey ranked at 4,553. After a few ups and downs, it ranked at 5,966 in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound To Daisey
Daisey is an easy name to pronounce. If you are looking for more names with similar sounds, take a look at this list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Daisey?
The name Daisey means variant of name daisy.
2. What is the origin of the name Daisey?
Daisey has an English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Daisey?
Daisey is pronounced as dai-sey.
